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iGroup - ACP (Physicians)

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The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists — physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization and second largest physician group in the United States. Its membership of 129,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, and medical students, residents and fellows. The College began as the concept of one man. Heinrich Stern was German by birth with a keen interest in medical education. His perspective on medical practices was profoundly influenced during a visit to England in 1913 where he became familiar with the work of the Royal College of Physicians in London. He returned to the United States determined to establish a similar society. On 8 January 1915, the American Congress of Internal Medicine was incorporated.​ACP has chapters in Brazil, Canada, Central America, Chile, Japan, Mexico and Venezuela and a diverse international membership across the globe. As a member of the International Society of Internal Medicine, ACP cooperates with other organizations and internal medicine societies worldwide on a variety of programs.

iGroup - ACP Press (Medical)

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The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists — physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization and second largest physician group in the United States.

iGroup - ACS (Surgery)

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ACS Surgery is the first reference of general surgery to carry the name of the American College of Surgeons. Developed to help practicing surgeons make critical decisions on patient care, it is an evidence-based reference of surgical best practices from leaders in the field. ACS Surgery is designed to support surgeons in their daily practice of general surgery. Thus, our focus is on information essential to the practicing surgeon, particularly diagnosis and treatment of surgical disease and care of critically ill surgical patients. Accordingly, we address basic perioperative considerations (e.g. bleeding, infection prevention); surgery of the head and neck; surgery of the breast, skin, and soft tissue; surgery of the alimentary tract and abdominal organs; and surgery of the vascular system. Trauma and thermal injury are covered in detail, as is critical care. We also include areas not commonly addressed in surgical textbooks (e.g. patient safety, elements of cost-effective surgery, and strategies for protecting against malpractice claims)

ACS Surgery is different from other electronic databases in two ways. First, when ACS Surgery updates its chapters in its electronic database, it integrates new information in context with what has been proven. In some other electronic medical databases, new information and findings are tacked on to the end of chapters. Second, searches in ACS Surgery are designed to produce the most relevant results, not scores of results that need to be sorted through to find the pertinent information.

iGroup - ALA ( American Library Association )

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The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, providing association information, news, events, and advocacy resources for members, librarians, and library users.

Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

iGroup - AMA (Management)

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AMACOM is the book publishing division of the American Management Association. The publisher’s broad range of offerings spans not only the critical business topics and leadership challenges of today and tomorrow, but also the issues that affect our lives, our work, and our world. AMACOM publishes non-fiction books on business, management, leadership, HR, training, communications, career growth, personal development, marketing, sales, customer service, project management and finance. Authors are experts in their fields and unrivalled in their knowledge, experience and reputation. They are world-class educators, successful executives, business owners, trainers, consultants, and journalists all eager to share their insights and techniques with a broad audience.AMACOM publishes the following subjects:

iGroup - Anmol (Asian Religions)

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Established in India in 1984, Anmol Publications is a top English language publisher known around the world. To date it has a catalog of more than 6,000 titles including multi-volume works and encyclopedias on a variety of subjects and disciplines. Anmol Publications publishes some 300 new titles every year on:Commerce and Management, Economics, Hotel Management and Tourism​Gender Studies, Law, Politics, Public Administration and SociologyEducation and Psychology, Home Science, Journalism and Mass MediaPhilosophy, Religion, Culture, HistoryGeneral Science, Engineering, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Agricultural Sciences and Environmental StudiesLanguages and LiteratureLibrary and Information ScienceGeography and Geology, Anthropology, DemographyIn addition, Anmol is a leading publisher of dictionaries, reference books and self-help books at both the undergraduate and post-graduate level. All Anmol titles are available in both print and electronic media.

iGroup - ASHP (Hospital Pharmacy)

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ASHP is a 35,000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care, and other components of health care systems. ASHP is the only national organization of hospital and health-system pharmacists in the U.S. and has a long history of improving medication use and enhancing patient safety. For 50 years, ASHP has provided an evidence-based foundation for safe and effective drug therapy through its AHFS suite of drug information products (AHFS DI, AHFS Essentials, and AHFS MedMaster Consumer Medication Information).ASHP publishes the world’s premier pharmacy journal, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, as well as a wide variety of clinical and management references, textbooks, online products and video training programs. ASHP offers access to multidisciplinary professional development CE activities for members and nonmembers including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals.Our ASHP eBookstore covers the following subjects:

iGroup - Asian Studies Collection

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The Asian Studies eBooks Collection offers for the first time in one place essential reading for all students and professionals majoring in a dynamic interdisciplinary program combining the humanities, social sciences and language study. The collection offers a broad introduction to the culture and history of Asian societies and the opportunity for specialized study on an academic field within Asian Studies.

iGroup - ASTM

iGroup - BSi

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BSI is the National Standards Body of the UK, with a globally recognized reputation for independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards that promote best practice. It develops and sells standards and standardization solutions to meet the needs of business and society. BSI British Standards is a non-profit distributing organization, which means that any profits are reinvested into the services it provides. BSI was the world’s first standards body. Since its foundation in 1901 as the Engineering Standards Committee, BSI Group has grown into a leading global independent business services organization providing standard-based solutions in more than 140 countries. It represents UK economic and social interests across all of the European and international standards organizations and through the development of business information solutions for British organizations of all sizes and sectors.BSI British Standards works with manufacturing and service industries, businesses, governments and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and international standards.Key facts: BSI British Standards has 27,000 current standards.BSI standards cover everything from accounting to zoom lenses.There are approximately 6,000 standards in development at any one time.The price of a standard reflects its complexity; the price range for BSI standards is £5 to £1,150.The average price of a standard is £75 or £37 for members.Over 130,000 BSI standards are sold each year in hard copy alone.6,000 people from 1,800 organizations are involved in helping BSI to make approximately 1,700 standards each year.

The most popular standard in the world (ISO 9001 Quality management systems. Requirements) is used by over 670,000 organizations in 154 countries.

Both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 began as British standards, as did some of the other top global standards (e.g. Health & safety and IT).The second most popular global standard (ISO 14001 Environmental Management System) is used in over 90,000 organizations in 127 countries.Standards contribute £2.5bn to the UK economy.​BSI’s oldest standard, still in use today, is from 1927 – BS 275 Dimensions of rivets – while some of its most recent are for biometrics and business continuity.

iGroup - Business and Management Collection

iGroup - Clinical Publishing (Medical)

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Clinical Publishing is an imprint of Atlas Medical Publishing Ltd, an independent medical publisher with offices Oxford, Barcelona, and New York. The company has been publishing books under the imprints Clinical Publishing Services and Clinical Publishing since the year 2000. It provides internationally authored content to meet the reference and CPD needs of specialists, trainees, and doctors in primary care, worldwide. Clinical Publishing / Atlas Medical Publishing content now covers the whole range of internal medicine in various formats: literature reviews, therapeutic reviews, practitioner guides, case studies, and a wide range of visual references. Doctors find the material highly useful for postgraduate reference and CPD.Subjects covered:

iGroup - Columbia U.Press (Social)

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Columbia University Press was founded in 1893 and is the fourth-oldest university press in the United States. The Press continues to be a leader in the field of electronic publishing with innovative and timely products such as Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO), the Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry, and the Columbia Gazetteer of the World. Columbia University Press currently publishes approximately 160 new titles every year in the fields of Asian studies and literature, biological sciences, business, culinary history, current affairs, economics, environmental sciences, film and media studies, finance, history, international affairs, literary studies, Middle Eastern studies, New York City history, philosophy, neuroscience, paleontology, political theory, religion, and social work.​The Press is accelerating growth of its digital offerings, particularly for short run digital printing, print on demand, and a suite of delivery services for electronic books in multiple formats. Columbia University Press will continue to concentrate on growing its core publishing operations including its recently launched Columbia Business School Publishing imprint, making them available in multiple formats.

iGroup - Engineering Collection

iGroup - FA Davis (Nursing)

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F.A. Davis Company founded in 1879 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, publishes medical, nursing and health profession texts, and references and resources, as well as educational software for students, nurses, and health professionals. The company also offers Taber’s Cyclopaedic Medical Dictionary which provides definitions and information needed for patient care. In addition, it publishes in other health professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, clinical lab sciences, medical assisting, respiratory therapy and surgical technology. F.A. Davis publishes the finest texts, references, and resources in a wide variety of formats. Its goal is to satisfy the need for the most up-to-date, accurate, and informative resources from which students can master their coursework. The Company’s commitment to student needs, in turn serves the role of the educator and the practice of the clinician as one facilitates the preparation of the other.​In a world used to mergers and acquisitions, F.A. Davis Company remains as it started over 130 years ago, a family-managed, independent publisher in touch with the grass roots synergy of its customers.

iGroup - Global Professional (Business)

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Global Professional Publishing is a new international book publisher, publishing a wide range of titles covering finance, management, marketing, banking & financial services, dictionaries, and, in particular, risk. The books are written for professionals and students working and studying in the global business environment. Core subject areas:

iGroup - GMB Publishing (Business)

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GMB specializes in publishing books and management reports that focus on business and investment issues in the markets around the world. They are aimed at academics, business students, professionals engaged in international trade, entrepreneurs, investors and government agencies. GMB Publishing “decodes the language of international investment” through detailed analysis of business environments, risks and regulatory issues. GMB publishes the Global Market Briefings series of books, management reports and the GMB Research on-line subscription service. With over 70 titles in print, GMB publishes approximately 20 titles per year focusing on the mechanics of business engagement in emerging and pre-emerging markets around the world. The publications cover:Legal and regulatory environments: commercial law, tax and accounting, banking and finance, corporate governance, intellectual property, insurance law, privatisation and M&A, etc.​The economic and business environment: market potential, opportunities for inward investment and trade, country risk analysis, human resources, etc.

iGroup - Hart Publishing (Law)

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Hart Publishing, established in 1996, is the largest independent academic law publisher in the UK. Hart titles are intellectually stimulating and innovative. They contribute to the academic study of law as well as to its development and practical implementation. Hart’s list is international in scope, and is distributed globally. With over 750 titles in print, including journals, textbooks, scholarly monographs and works for practitioners, the list spans the entirety of legal scholarship. Hart also has publishing links with many of the world’s leading universities and law schools and with legal publishers across the globe, including CH Beck in Germany and Pedone in France. Hart books have won numerous prizes for their contribution to legal studies. In 2009 Hart was awarded the title ‘Academic & Professional Publisher of the Year 2009′ by the Independent Publishers Guild.

iGroup - Kogan Page (Management)

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At Kogan Page we create opportunities to support readers’ professional and academic development by offering both practical and cutting edge content. Our significant catalogue offers academic texts, practitioner guides, practical workbooks and the latest thought leadership. The Kogan Page list supports readers through their professional development from early student days through to advance practitioner status in their chosen discipline.

iGroup - Quintessence

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Today the company’s publishing activities encompass more than 1,000 book titles, many in multiple languages. Addressing the education and information needs of both the beginning dental student and the experienced practitioner, Quintessence publications have earned many prestigious international prizes and awards over the company’s 56-year history. Today the company has publishing houses in 14 countries and licensing partners in another 7 countries. Publication partners oversee the translation of Quintessence books and journals into more than 15 languages. Additionally, Quintessence regularly sponsors continuing education seminars in various parts of the world, ranging from small-scale workshops to large international congresses that attract more than 50,000 participants. Meeting the needs of both the beginning dental student and the experienced practitioner, the company has published 61 professional journals; more than 1,500 book titles; and over 300 videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and multimedia programs worldwide by more than 3,000 authors.

iGroup - Royal Institute of British Architects

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The Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA) offers a notable collection of high quality material for architects and other built environment professionals from all over the world. With a focus on architecture, design and construction, RIBA also publishes technical and practice management books and titles on inspirational design and interiors. The more than 1,000 titles in the collection offer a truly unparalleled insight into the full cycle of architecture, from theory and conception to guidance on the practical aspects of operating in the industry. RIBA provides full coverage of related subjects such as architectural practice, architects and their work, architectural theory, building regulations, building types, and conservation and legal issues.

iGroup - Science Collection

iGroup - SIAM (Mathematics)

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The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is an international community of over 13,000 individual members. Almost 500 academic, manufacturing, research and development, service and consulting organizations, government, and military organizations worldwide are institutional members.​SIAM fosters the development of applied mathematical and computational methodologies needed in these various application areas. Applied mathematics in partnership with computational science is essential in solving many real-world problems. Through publications, research, and community, the mission of SIAM is to build cooperation between mathematics and the worlds of science and technology.

iGroup - Thorogood (Business)

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Thorogood Publishing Limited is an independent publisher of books and special reports. With more than 120 eBooks, the press covers all key functions of business including management and personal development, sales, marketing, public relation, finance, commercial and human resource management, law and practice relating to these subjects. The publisher aims to publish authors with a proven track record in their field and to produce books which are accessible, practical and of immediate value.​Thorogood Business Book Library is a collection of selected business publications which is perfect for anyone starting a new library; or to enhance businesses productivity by providing relevant reading materials to the whole workforce.

iGroup - United Nations University Press

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UNU is one of the smaller United Nations organizations, and as a voluntarily funded organization depends heavily on support from governments, bilateral and multilateral development assistance agencies, foundations and other public and private sector sources. Over the past decades, the University has increasingly enhanced the nature and impact of its contributions to the UN system and to the international academic community.The UNU Press is the focal point for the University’s publication programme, with a core mission to disseminate knowledge of high academic quality, reflecting pluralistic approaches to the understanding and solution of the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare. UNU Press publishes and distributes print publications and electronic content in English and other major languages to all parts of the world.

iGroup - University Presses Collection

iGroup - WIT Press (Engineering)

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WIT Press is a leading publisher of engineering research. The company prides itself on producing journals and books by leading researchers and scientists at the cutting edge of their specialties, thus enabling readers to remain at the forefront of scientific developments. WIT electronic-library provides the international scientific community with immediate and permanent access to individual papers presented at WIT conferences. Visitors can search and view abstracts from all papers in the collection without charge or restriction.

iGroup - World Scientific (Science)

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World Scientific Publishing Company was established in 1981 with only five employees in a tiny office. Today, the company employs more than 200 staff at its headquarters in Singapore, and has offices in New Jersey, London, Hong Kong, Taipei, Chennai, Beijing and Shanghai. In less than three decades, it has established itself as one of the leading scientific publishers in the world, and the largest international scientific publisher in the Asia-Pacific region.

IG Books

E-Books

Electronic publishing of books is quickly changing how companies around the world are producing and distributing knowledge and how the public, students and researchers are consuming it. The mission of iG Publishing is to facilitate access to this global knowledge